Exterior view: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) celebrated its Arts of Korea gallery’s 25th anniversary with a ceremony acknowledging the substantial support received from the Korea Foundation (KF), the Samsung Foundation of Culture, and Met Trustee Michael B. Kim and Kyung Ah Park.
This funding will enhance the presentation of Korean art at the museum, bolster collaborative scholarship and educational initiatives, and establish the Korea Foundation and Samsung Foundation of Culture Curatorship for Korean Art. Eleanor Soo-ah Hyun will serve as the inaugural incumbent in the role of Korea Foundation and Samsung Foundation of Culture Associate Curator for Korean Art. Max Hollein, The Met’s Director and CEO, expressed gratitude for the ongoing partnership with the Korea Foundation and the Samsung Foundation of Culture, emphasizing their longstanding support for Korean art initiatives at the museum and the advancement of The Met’s commitment to sharing Korean arts globally. He also extended appreciation to Michael B. Kim and Kyung Ah Park for their transformative generosity in expanding the museum’s Korean art collection.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Arts of Korea gallery, The Met will inaugurate a new exhibition titled Lineages: Korean Art at The Met from November 7, 2023, through October 20, 2024. This exhibition, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, will showcase over 30 artworks ranging from 12th to 21st-century pieces, offering a comprehensive exploration of Korean art at The Met.
